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Global Dual Degree Programs allow global students and scholars to earn two academic degrees simultaneously from a leading international university and Ball State University. At Ball State, these programs are typically structured through global academic partnerships, providing students with the opportunity to learn from international experts, experience new academic environments, and gain international perspectives within their chosen field of study. 

Learn about Ball State's Global Dual Degree Programs!
Click here to download our Global Dual Degree Fact Sheet and learn more about Ball State's partnership models, our campus, and our English proficiency requirements!

Our Global Degree Program includes the following modalities:

Undergraduate

  • Students earn two bachelor's degrees from both their home university and Ball State University.
  • Starting at the home university, this program follows a 1+2+1 or 2+2 model.

Graduate

  • Students earn one bachelor's degree from their home university, and one graduate degree from Ball State University.
  • The program begins at the home university and final two years are completed at BSU with a 3+1+1model.

To learn more about the Dual Degree Program, please contact the Rinker Center for Global Affairs at rinkercenter@bsu.edu or (765) 285-5422. 

 

Curious about how Ball State builds meaningful international partnerships? This guide breaks down everything you need to know—from MOUs to dual degrees—plus the step-by-step process for creating impactful global collaborations. Whether you're a faculty member ready to launch a new partnership or just exploring possibilities, this resource will walk you through how we turn global connections into purposeful academic opportunities.